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Celebration Pavilion

Queen Elizabeth Park · Vancouver

A city-run garden pavilion with a fully itemized municipal rate card — ceremony, reception, security, insurance and music fees all in writing. Rare transparency.

Verified 16 Aug 2026·City of Vancouver 2026 rental brochure + GBP·we re-check on a schedule
Published rates · 2026 schedule

Celebration Pavilion wedding cost

The City's own venue rental rates. Add 5% GST to every figure.

BookingRate
Ceremony · Fri–Sun & stat holidays, per 2-hr slot$2,237
Ceremony · Mon–Thu, per hour (2-hr min)$500
Reception · indoor, 5-hr rental$5,592.50
+ 5% GST on all ratesCeremony includes 80 chairs, setup, décor, sound, suiteNon-profit 12% excludes private weddings
Src · vancouver.ca · qe-celebration-pavilion-rental-brochure.pdf (2026) · 2026-08-16
The part couples worry about

Every fee, itemized

This is what makes a municipal venue rare — the whole fee stack is published up front. All figures plus GST.

Mandatory add-ons
Reservation fee · non-refundable$500
Security$42 / hr
Entandem music · no dancing$31.31
Entandem music · with dancing$62.64
Liability insurance$2M / $5M w/ alcohol
Src · QE Park Celebration Pavilion brochure (PDF)
Situational fees
Additional liaison staff$52.50 / hr
Rehearsal · outside std times$293 / hr
Last-minute booking · <2 wks$165
Reschedule / admin change$50
Cleaning feenot published
Src · QE Park Celebration Pavilion brochure (PDF)

A municipal rate card — no surprises buried.

Because it's a City of Vancouver facility, Celebration Pavilion publishes every number: rental, mandatory security, music royalties, insurance tiers, even the reschedule fee. The one thing to hold in mind — it's a ceremony-first space: a full seated dinner is capped at 48 indoors.

Verified details

What we know

Pulled from the City's official page and 2026 rental brochure. Every figure carries its source.

Capacity
Ceremony · seated, incl. vendors100
Reception seated48
Reception standing65
Src · vancouver.ca · QE Park Celebration Pavilion brochure (PDF)
Catering & bar
ModelBYO / restricted
Food & drinkReception booking only
AlcoholSpecial Occasion Licence
Tables / outdoor chairsNot provided
Src · QE Park Celebration Pavilion brochure (PDF)
The essentials
SettingGarden pavilion + arbour
Ceremony includes80 chairs, décor, sound
Not allowedConfetti, petals, candles
LiaisonOn-site event liaison
Src · vancouver.ca · Celebration Pavilion
Best suited to

Budget-aware couples who want a landmark public-garden ceremony and value a no-surprises fee list. Ideal for micro-weddings and ceremony-focused days. The real constraint is size: 100 can watch you marry, but only 48 sit for dinner indoors — plan the reception accordingly.

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What to confirm

Almost everything is published — these five close the gaps.

For a reception, which caterers can we use — is Seasons in the Park required, or can we bring our own?

How many security hours will our event require at $42/hr (minimum call-out)?

Is there a cleaning fee or damage deposit for a wedding booking?

What's the process and timing for the Special Occasion Licence for alcohol?

Can the 48 seated / 65 standing reception limits flex with the tent or arbour areas?

Budget it with no surprises

Ceremony, security, music and insurance are all published above. The five questions cover catering, cleaning and capacity.

See what to ask
// sourced & dated · updated 2026-08-16